The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub collaborates with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the IFRC, the ICRC, United Nations’ Agencies, academic institutions, donors, international humanitarian organizations, and other MHPSS stakeholders to promote and support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of people affected by adversity.
The MHPSS Hub collaborates with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the IFRC, the ICRC, United Nations’ Agencies, academic institutions, donors, international humanitarian organizations, and other MHPSS stakeholders to promote and support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of people affected by adversity.
With a history spanning over 30 years, the Hub was formally established on January 1, 2025, building on decades of previous work. Prior to becoming a Hub, it operated as one of the IFRC’s Global Reference Centers. The Centre, now the Movement MHPSS Hub, has been continuously hosted by the Danish Red Cross, which remains the hosting National Society. On January 1, 2025, the Centre transitioned into the RCRC Movement MHPSS Hub, introducing a new governance structure.
The decision to establish a Movement-wide MHPSS Hub is rooted in commitments outlined in Resolution 2 of the 33rd International Conference and Resolution 5 of the 2019 Council of Delegates. These commitments included a Movement-wide policy to guide each component’s MHPSS response according to its specific role and mandate, creating a framework for providing MHPSS services to individuals, families, and communities across the life course.
This transformation into a Movement-wide MHPSS Hub was solidified through a tripartite agreement signed by the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Danish Red Cross (DRC).
The Movement MHPSS Hub is governed by a Steering Committee composed of eight representatives: permanent members from the ICRC, IFRC, and DRC, along with five rotating regional representatives – one per region – who may be reappointed. The Steering Committee will establish an Advisory Group in 2025.
The Hub is organized around a team of MHPSS experts, project specialists, strategic communication specialists, and support services. It is led by a Director who reports to the International Director at the Danish Red Cross. The Director also serves as secretary to the Steering Committee.
Hosted and supported by the Danish Red Cross, the Movement Hub operates under the legal identity of the Danish Red Cross, with all Hub staff employed by the Danish Red Cross.
Supported by the Danish Red Cross, the MHPSS Hub receives funding from several National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC, and donors such as the EU, USAID, and the Olympic Refuge Foundation. This support enables the Hub to strengthen its partnerships and expand its reach in global mental health and psychosocial well-being.
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The Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement MHPSS Hub (MHPSS Hub) is dedicated to advancing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) throughout the RCRC Movement. Hosted by the Danish Red Cross, the Hub collaborates with National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as well as international humanitarian organizations and academic institutions. By uniting expertise from across the Movement and beyond, we help build stronger, more resilient communities better equipped to cope with crises and recover from adversity.